Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

This course is essential for civil and environmental engineering students and professionals who want to develop strong expertise in wastewater management and sustainable water use. With increasing water scarcity and stricter environmental regulations, wastewater treatment and recycling have become critical components of modern infrastructure. The course equips learners with a deep understanding of treatment processes, system selection, and operational challenges faced by wastewater treatment plants.

Enrolling in this course helps learners gain practical knowledge applicable to municipal corporations, consulting firms, industrial water management, and infrastructure projects. It also provides a strong foundation for careers in environmental engineering, water resources management, sustainability, and research. The course is highly relevant for competitive exams, higher studies, and professionals working on smart cities and circular economy initiatives.

1. Sources, quantity, and characteristics of wastewater

2. Physical, chemical, and biological properties of wastewater

3. Primary treatment processes and sedimentation principles

4. Secondary treatment: activated sludge process and variants

5. Attached growth systems (trickling filters, bio-towers)

6. Nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) processes

7. Tertiary and advanced wastewater treatment methods

8. Sludge treatment, stabilization, and disposal methods

9. Disinfection techniques and pathogen removal

10. Membrane technologies and advanced filtration systems

11. Wastewater recycling and reuse applications

12. Decentralized and on-site wastewater treatment systems

13. Environmental regulations and water reuse standards

14. Sustainable and energy-efficient wastewater treatment practices.